PERTH, Australia, May 20 -- Murdoch University posted the following news: * * * COVID racism driven by more than fear of infection * Anti-Asian discrimination and violence increased during COVID, and new research from Murdoch University has revealed one key psychological driver. Rather than being driven by a fear of infection, aggressive forms of discrimination appeared to be more strongly associated with anger. Dr Amy Lim from Murdoch University's School of Psychology said that while concerns about infection might explain why people avoi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 19 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Lynne Cossman selected as provost for UMass Lowell * Lynne Cossman, dean of the College for Health, Community and Policy, has been named provost and vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, effective Aug. 1. "As founding dean, Lynne Cossman embraced and championed the vision of the College for Health, Community and Policy -to better prepare students for careers in modern healthcare settings more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 19 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study shows comprehension intervention, working memory predict math achievement in English learners * LAWRENCE -When a class is assigned to solve a math problem about a baker making cookies in the morning, selling them throughout the day, baking more and determining how many are left at the end of the day, the students are not just deploying math, but reading skills as well. And many students are reading in a second language. New research from the Univer more PR